Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

An excellent collection, 18 Mar 2003
All of the stories in this collection of comics books are entertaining, but two in particular are great. The first revisits the TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine," but rather than feeling like a simple rehash, it actually manages to be a clever homage and an exciting story in itself. I was a bit worried about 'Avalon Rising' (I saw horseback riders, etc., and skipped it the first time through!) but when I went back and read it, I saw that it was excellent little fable, with the Doctor relaying stories about Voyager's history to a group of knights on a medieval-era planet. Sounds far-fetched, but it works. The last scene, and the accompanying artwork, are absolutely lovely. If you're a fan of Voyager, even if you're not a fan of comic books, I highly recommend this book.

Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

An excellent collection, 18 Mar 2003
All of the stories in this collection of comics books are entertaining, but two in particular are great. The first revisits the TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine," but rather than feeling like a simple rehash, it actually manages to be a clever homage and an exciting story in itself. I was a bit worried about 'Avalon Rising' (I saw horseback riders, etc., and skipped it the first time through!) but when I went back and read it, I saw that it was excellent little fable, with the Doctor relaying stories about Voyager's history to a group of knights on a medieval-era planet. Sounds far-fetched, but it works. The last scene, and the accompanying artwork, are absolutely lovely. If you're a fan of Voyager, even if you're not a fan of comic books, I highly recommend this book.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

An excellent collection, 18 Mar 2003
All of the stories in this collection of comics books are entertaining, but two in particular are great. The first revisits the TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine," but rather than feeling like a simple rehash, it actually manages to be a clever homage and an exciting story in itself. I was a bit worried about 'Avalon Rising' (I saw horseback riders, etc., and skipped it the first time through!) but when I went back and read it, I saw that it was excellent little fable, with the Doctor relaying stories about Voyager's history to a group of knights on a medieval-era planet. Sounds far-fetched, but it works. The last scene, and the accompanying artwork, are absolutely lovely. If you're a fan of Voyager, even if you're not a fan of comic books, I highly recommend this book.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

Trekkies better think twice..., 01 Sep 2007
Checker have done a great job presenting these reprints. The paper and reproduction quality are excellent. The strips themselves are what you'd expect from 1960s / 1970s comic books with the sometimes odd use of colour and not always accurate separation but that is all part of the charm. All the strips are in colour.

I would say this book is more for comic book fans than hard core trekkies. You wonder if the original writers had ever seen the show! Characterization and terminology are way off - Spock: "You cannot be serious!" "Shades of Pluto! I think I have the answer" "all rockets (sic) on full" (to the Enterprise engine room). Phasers are referred to as "blast rays" and "laser beam destruct ray" communicators are "Radio-TV" links and so on.

As a collection of 1960s/70s comic book kitsch this is fantastic and I really enjoyed it. If you are looking for stories faithful to the "Star Trek universe" you will be sorely disappointed!

Star Trek with limited starfleet input, 23 Jan 2002
This book would have got 5 stars if it included more of the regular New Frontier characters. The conclusion is also very rushed and obviously sets up the story which will run for the next few books. But this is not a total loss as the writting of Peter David is at its best and the story generally flows following the adventures of Xyon, who has a clouded past, more info to follow. If you have enjoyed this series to date then jump on board, if you are only interested in the sexual exploits of the Exaliber crew then skip it.

A Good Set-Up for Book 8, but only Half of a Novel..., 19 Mar 2000
The latest New Frontier book strays even further from its Next Generation roots than the previous novels, focussing on Si Cwan, Lt. Kebron and a host of new characters.

Although the new characters are fairly interesting and provide much of the background to Book 8: Dark Allies, they do steal much of the limelight, pushing favourite New Frontier characters out of the narrative for chapters at a time.

The "Quiet Place" of the title is not a particularly interesting concept and is only described in a rather rushed and confusing manner at the novels conclusion.

By being more of a prologue than a novel in its own right and by not featuring many of the New Frontier characters such as Selar, Burgoyne, McHenry or Shelby at all, this book was my least favourite in the New Frontier series.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

An excellent collection, 18 Mar 2003
All of the stories in this collection of comics books are entertaining, but two in particular are great. The first revisits the TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine," but rather than feeling like a simple rehash, it actually manages to be a clever homage and an exciting story in itself. I was a bit worried about 'Avalon Rising' (I saw horseback riders, etc., and skipped it the first time through!) but when I went back and read it, I saw that it was excellent little fable, with the Doctor relaying stories about Voyager's history to a group of knights on a medieval-era planet. Sounds far-fetched, but it works. The last scene, and the accompanying artwork, are absolutely lovely. If you're a fan of Voyager, even if you're not a fan of comic books, I highly recommend this book.

Stays true to the original series, 15 May 2008
This book doesnt take that long to read, no major heavy text but its nicely done, the artwork is great, and the dialogue is truly just like the original series used to talk to each other..."hes dead jim"

Trekkies better think twice..., 01 Sep 2007
Checker have done a great job presenting these reprints. The paper and reproduction quality are excellent. The strips themselves are what you'd expect from 1960s / 1970s comic books with the sometimes odd use of colour and not always accurate separation but that is all part of the charm. All the strips are in colour.

I would say this book is more for comic book fans than hard core trekkies. You wonder if the original writers had ever seen the show! Characterization and terminology are way off - Spock: "You cannot be serious!" "Shades of Pluto! I think I have the answer" "all rockets (sic) on full" (to the Enterprise engine room). Phasers are referred to as "blast rays" and "laser beam destruct ray" communicators are "Radio-TV" links and so on.

As a collection of 1960s/70s comic book kitsch this is fantastic and I really enjoyed it. If you are looking for stories faithful to the "Star Trek universe" you will be sorely disappointed!

Another View, 19 Nov 2006
Firstly let me say that instead of tackling this comic collection together I would like to talk about each story separately and discuss how each builds to make a very different collection which I think any Star Trek or Manga fan should own as a good stand alone attempt at a difficult crossover.

Side effects: A very sound story (possibly the best writing in the book) with elements which cross the Star Trek universe and weave together well recognisable ideas and characters to produce an interesting back story to one of the most unstoppable evils in Sci-Fi history...watch out for Spock, Bones and some fantastic action (with great art). Dows has taken a big chance by moving away from traditional original series stories and playing with elements which fans hold very close but I feel this has definitely paid off as this tale really stands out, a must read for even the casual fan.

Anything But Alone: A more traditional story (could easily have been an episode in the way it feels) this is both its strong point and its downfall, it feels too much like an episode of the TV series and not enough like a comic story, saying that it is a solid story which will not disappoint with some clean art work, this story is a little weak here. Nothing special, but it will not offend and delivers a nice rounded read.

Till Death: The artwork here is the most fluctuating in the book, sometimes very strong with nice expressions and action...very different from the feel of the rest of the comic and at other times weak distorting the characters and making them unrecognisable. In terms of the story it's a nice idea the take on Adam and Eve idea but this story has been told and re-told and this gives nothing new Barr has told a good story but it could have been a lot more and is let down by the lack of consistent art.

Oban: Personally my least favourite story of the whole book, this idea has been done to death and back in Star Trek and every other sci-fi genre most notably in my mind in TNG and TNG did it so much better. The artwork here also makes the characters appear at times childish and this doesn't improve with weak dialogue and action scenes and a very predictable twist this is possibly the worst point of the novel.

Orphans: Nice Manga art here very in the vein of a traditional Manga story, the idea of children and Robots is very typical of Japanese writing and this story tries hard to bring the two concepts together; it does work but I feel that the end attempts to moralise a little too much and asks some quite obvious questions putting Kirk in a position quite similar to that of Picard and Wesley Crusher. This story might have worked better in fact in this context using a more modern series where this idea might have fitted better. Having said that this is one of may favourite stories so its still quite readable.

First, Do No Harm: A nice simple story in the vein of the original series but there are better.

All in all a good book Side effects, Till Death and Orphans stand out with Side effects head and shoulders above the rest.

I had real high hopes for this but overall it's a letdown, 18 Oct 2006
When I first heard that this Tokyopop book was coming out, I was so very, very excited!

As a long-time fan of both Star Trek (in all its forms) and Anime (and the occasional Manga) I just though the combination of both would knock my socks off.

How wrong can you be?? For starters, some of the stories were pretty weak; no matter what medium they had been made in, as "just" text stories, say; they were poor.

The Manga artwork itself? In parts it was fine, but it just wasn't "strong" enough. Hard to explain what I mean by that, I guess. I just wanted it to look even more Manga-ish than it was.

Chalk this one up to a failed experiment. That's not to say I wouldn't get excited all over again should they try again ...